Rudolph drew on her years studying improvisation at the Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles to deliver the central message of her speech. In improv, the foundational rule is 'Yes, And' — you accept what your scene partner offers and build on it rather than shutting it down. She demonstrated this with a hilarious Oprah Winfrey bit with the university president. But beyond comedy, she offered it as a life philosophy: say yes to opportunities, add your own creative energy, and build something unexpected from whatever comes your way.